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Metro Vancouver has one of Canada's largest Filipino communities, and the region's Filipino restaurants range from banana-leaf kamayan feasts to quick hot-counter lunches and famous fried chicken. Many are clustered around Joyce Street and Fraser Street in East Vancouver, with favourites in Richmond, Delta and Surrey too.
This guide picks the 13 best Filipino restaurants in Metro Vancouver right now.
Looking for another cuisine? Browse our full guide to the best restaurants in Vancouver by cuisine.
How We Chose These Filipino Restaurants
Filipino food is under-represented in major restaurant awards, so we used the restaurants taking part in Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada, which is supported by the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver, along with local food coverage and long-running community favourites.
We checked that each restaurant is currently operating and left out places that have closed or moved to food trucks only. That is why this is a Top 13.
Best Filipino Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance
| # | Restaurant | Area | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kulinarya Filipino Eatery | Commercial Drive (and Coquitlam) | Kamayan feasts | $ |
| 2 | Pampanga's Cuisine | Joyce Street and Fraser Street | Sisig and breakfast | $ |
| 3 | Max's Restaurant | Kingsway, Vancouver | Family gatherings | $ |
| 4 | Little Ongpin | Richmond | Filipino-Chinese | $ |
| 5 | Kumare Restaurant & Bakery | North Delta (plus Richmond and Joyce St) | Bakery and party trays | $ |
| 6 | Grandt Kitchen | Whalley, Surrey | Boodle fights | $ |
| 7 | Plato Filipino | Joyce Street (and New Westminster) | Quick lunches | $ |
| 8 | Hapag Ihaw-Ihaw | Victoria Drive, Vancouver | Filipino grill | $ |
| 9 | O! Taho | Fraser Street, Vancouver | Taho and snacks | $ |
| 10 | Epic Grill Silogs + Sans Rival | Queensborough, New Westminster | Silog breakfasts | $ |
| 11 | La Meza Grill | North Delta | Filipino in North Delta | $ |
| 12 | Archie's BBQ | Guildford, Surrey | Filipino BBQ | $ |
| 13 | Jollibee | Whalley, Surrey | Filipino fast food | $ |
Top 13 Best Filipino Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC
1. Kulinarya Filipino Eatery – Commercial Drive (and Coquitlam)
Traditional Filipino cooking and famous banana-leaf kamayan feasts, plus a strong vegan menu.
What to order: Kare-kare, sisig and a kamayan feast for groups.
Why it made the list: The best sit-down Filipino experience in the city.
Address: 1134 Commercial Dr | Price: $
2. Pampanga's Cuisine – Joyce Street and Fraser Street
Kapampangan home cooking since 2018, with silog breakfasts and dishes rarely seen elsewhere.
What to order: Sisig and a silog breakfast.
Why it made the list: Filipino food the way Filipinos eat out.
Address: 5179 Joyce St | Price: $
3. Max's Restaurant – Kingsway, Vancouver
The Philippines' famous fried chicken chain, dating to 1945, with a Vancouver restaurant since 2012.
What to order: Fried chicken with banana ketchup and cauliflower puffs.
Why it made the list: A beloved Filipino institution.
Address: 3546 Kingsway | Price: $
4. Little Ongpin – Richmond
A Richmond strip-mall favourite for home-style Filipino and Filipino-Chinese dishes.
What to order: Lumpiang Shanghai, pork barbecue and kare-kare.
Why it made the list: Generous comfort food with easy parking.
Address: 4093 No 5 Rd, Richmond | Price: $
5. Kumare Restaurant & Bakery – North Delta (plus Richmond and Joyce St)
A family-run restaurant and bakery serving Metro Vancouver since 2010.
What to order: Sisig, Filipino spaghetti and halo-halo.
Why it made the list: A one-stop shop for meals and baked goods.
Address: 100-8047 120 St, Delta | Price: $
6. Grandt Kitchen – Whalley, Surrey
A Surrey favourite known for inasal and boodle-fight feasts.
What to order: Chicken inasal and lechon kawali.
Why it made the list: The best Filipino feast south of the Fraser.
Address: 10257 King George Blvd, Surrey | Price: $
7. Plato Filipino – Joyce Street (and New Westminster)
A fast-casual hot counter serving home-style Filipino dishes near two SkyTrain stations.
What to order: A few hot-counter dishes with rice.
Why it made the list: Fast, affordable home cooking.
Address: 5175 Joyce St | Price: $
8. Hapag Ihaw-Ihaw – Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Hapag Ihaw-Ihaw is a Filipino restaurant at 5432 Victoria Drive. Ihaw-ihaw means grilled in Tagalog.
What to order: Pork barbecue skewers.
Why it made the list: One of Vancouver's best-reviewed Filipino spots.
Address: 5432 Victoria Dr | Price: $
9. O! Taho – Fraser Street, Vancouver
O! Taho is a Filipino eatery at 4223 Fraser Street, named for taho, the sweet silken tofu snack with syrup and tapioca pearls.
What to order: A cup of taho.
Why it made the list: A Fraser Street favourite for Filipino snacks.
Address: 4223 Fraser St | Price: $
10. Epic Grill Silogs + Sans Rival – Queensborough, New Westminster
Epic Grill Silogs + Sans Rival is a Filipino restaurant at 538 Ewen Avenue in Queensborough, New Westminster.
What to order: Tapsilog and a slice of sans rival.
Why it made the list: The most reviewed Filipino spot in New Westminster.
Address: 538 Ewen Ave | Price: $
11. La Meza Grill – North Delta
La Meza Grill is a Filipino restaurant at 11955 88 Avenue in North Delta, on the Surrey border.
What to order: Grilled pork and rice.
Why it made the list: A well-reviewed Filipino grill south of the Fraser.
Address: 11955 88 Ave | Price: $
12. Archie's BBQ – Guildford, Surrey
Archie's BBQ is a Filipino barbecue spot at 10180 153 Street in Surrey, near Guildford.
What to order: Pork barbecue skewers.
Why it made the list: A local favourite for Filipino barbecue.
Address: 8-10180 153 St | Price: $
13. Jollibee – Whalley, Surrey
Jollibee is the popular Filipino fast-food chain, with a location at 9850 King George Boulevard in Surrey.
What to order: Chickenjoy with spaghetti.
Why it made the list: The beloved Filipino chain.
Address: 110-9850 King George Blvd | Price: $
Filipino Dishes to Know Before You Go
- Sisig: sizzling chopped pork from Pampanga.
- Adobo: meat braised in vinegar, soy and garlic.
- Kare-kare: oxtail and vegetables in peanut sauce.
- Sinigang: sour tamarind soup.
- Lumpia: Filipino spring rolls.
- Silog: garlic rice and egg breakfast plates.
- Halo-halo: shaved ice dessert with sweet toppings.
Where to Find Filipino Food in Metro Vancouver
Commercial Drive (and Coquitlam)
Home to Kulinarya Filipino Eatery.
Joyce Street and Fraser Street
Home to Pampanga's Cuisine.
Kingsway, Vancouver
Home to Max's Restaurant.
Richmond
Home to Little Ongpin.
North Delta (plus Richmond and Joyce St)
Home to Kumare Restaurant & Bakery.
Whalley, Surrey
Home to Grandt Kitchen and Jollibee.
Joyce Street (and New Westminster)
Home to Plato Filipino.
Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Home to Hapag Ihaw-Ihaw.
Fraser Street, Vancouver
Home to O! Taho.
Queensborough, New Westminster
Home to Epic Grill Silogs + Sans Rival.
North Delta
Home to La Meza Grill.
Guildford, Surrey
Home to Archie's BBQ.
Tips for Eating Filipino Food in Vancouver
- Try sinigang: The sour tamarind soup is a comfort classic.
- Go for lunch: Turo-turo spots serve dishes from a steam table.
- Save room for halo-halo: The shaved-ice dessert is a favourite.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Filipino restaurant in Vancouver?
Kulinarya on Commercial Drive is a top sit-down choice.
Where is the best sisig?
Pampanga's Cuisine, from sisig's home province.
Where can I have a kamayan feast?
Kulinarya, or boodle fights at Grandt Kitchen in Surrey.
Where is Filipino food concentrated in Vancouver?
Around Joyce Street and Fraser Street.
Is Max's the same as the Philippines chain?
Yes.
Are there Filipino restaurants in Richmond?
Yes, Little Ongpin and Kumare.
When is Filipino Restaurant Month?
April.
Why only seven restaurants?
We only list places we could verify are open.
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